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Khorat - Definition and Overview

Statue of Thao Suranaree in Khorat city centre
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Statue of Thao Suranaree in Khorat city centre

Nakhon Ratchasima (often called Khorat) is a town in the north-east of Thailand, the Isan. It has a population of 427,492, an area around 855 sq.k.m., and is the third-biggest city of Thailand. Its geographical location is 15° 0' North, 102° 6' East. Nakhon Ratchasima is also capital of the province Nakhon Ratchasima.

It is located at the western edge of the Khorat Plateau and historically marked the boundary between the Lao and Siamese.

The controversial Thao Suranaree is a local hero.


Amphoe of Nakhon Ratchasima Seal of Nakhon Ratchasima
Amphoe:

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima - Khon Buri - Soeng Sang - Khong - Ban Lueam - Chakkarat - Chok Chai - Dan Khun Thot - Non Thai - Non Sung - Kham Sakaesaeng - Bua Yai - Prathai - Pak Thong Chai - Phimai - Huai Thalaeng - Chum Phuang - Sung Noen - Kham Thale So - Sikhio - Pak Chong - Nong Bunnak - Kaeng Sanam Nang - Non Daeng - Wang Nam Khiao - Chaloem Phra Kat

King Amphoe:

Thepharat - Mueang Yang - Phra Thong Kham - Lam Thamenchai - Bua Lai - Sida

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